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Kallana

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: small elephant in Western Ghats rainforest — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Forest in the Agasthyamalai hills, Kerala, where kallanai 'pygmy elephant' sightings are reported — Forest in the Agasthyamalai hills, Kerala, where kallanai 'pygmy elephant' sightings are reported · Shyamal · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A supposed dwarf elephant of the Western Ghats in Kerala, reported by Kaani forest people.

Open Verdict: Kallana remains unconfirmed: the record is reports, with no specimen or verifiable photo.

Region: Asia · India
First reports: Kaani reports

Key sightings

Said to live in the Peppara forest range.

Best evidence

Local reports.

Sources

Wikipedia: Kallana ↗